Sport
22 January, 2025
Horsham cricketers exchange colours for whites ahead of finals push
The final three rounds of the HCA A Grade season are two-dayers.
After the Horsham Cricket Association's A graders returned to action on Saturday, January 18, the remainder of the senior grades restart on January 25.
For the final three rounds, A and B grades will compete in two-day matches, while C grades resume one-day action.
In A-grade, two-day ladder leaders West Wimmera host Homers, who enter the contest after a nine-wicket win against Brim KSH in round 10.
Baxter Perry was the key for the reigning premiers with four wickets, while Jobe Dickinson crafted a half-century for the Warriors.
The Eagles are back at Brim Recreation Reserve to play host to Lubeck Murtoa, who could not overcome the Colts in their last start.
Thomas Barrand stood out for the Mudlarks with six wickets, but his side fell 27 runs short in the run chase.
The Colts have the bye in round 11, while the Horsham Saints return from the week off to host Laharum, who is looking to bounce back from a 183-run defeat to Noradjuha Toolondo.
Meanwhile, the Bullants take on the Horsham Tigers at City Oval.
Justtin Combe will look to take his form into the contest with 107 against the Demons, while Jason Harris added 71.
In B Grade, ladder-leaders Rup/Minyip host Brim KSH at Minyip Recreation Reserve, Horsham Saints make the short trip to Quantong and Colts host Noradjuha Toolondo.
Horsham Tigers have the bye.
In C Grade, Lubeck Murtoa faces the Horsham Tigers at Dimboola Road Oval, Laharum visits Homers, and West Wimmera makes the trip to play Natimuk.